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Episode 33. Why did God give us free will? And how do our choices to follow His will affect us as husbands, fathers, and men?

Joey Koontz, Paul Bengel, and Fred Fredrickson tackle a two part question in this short discussion. Love requires a choice. God invites, He doesn't force. And every choice you make ripples straight into your marriage, your kids, and the men around you.

In this episode:

• Why love that can't say no isn't really love
• Adam, two trees, and why God didn't make us robots
• Jesus knocks, He doesn't kick the door in
• Fred's honest confession: using free will as an excuse for bad choices
• Every choice has a ripple effect. You're never only hurting yourself.
• Why anything you're forced to do has no buy in
• Paul on being called a simp for being a good husband
• Neglect the world for your marriage, never your marriage for the world
• Praying for family members who haven't chosen Christ yet

Chapters: 0:00 Why did God give us free will? 0:09 Love requires a choice 1:27 Forced love isn't love 2:59 Every choice comes with a consequence 3:40 The ripple effect on your family 4:01 Anything you're forced to do has no buy in 5:02 Don't neglect your marriage for the world 5:42 Free will is the price God paid to be loved for real 6:34 Praying for family who haven't chosen Christ

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Revelation 3:20, Joshua 24:15, Genesis 2:16-17

Question for you: Where is a choice you're making right now rippling into your family? Tell us in the comments. Want a part two? Drop your questions below or email info@brotherhoodforged.com

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